Detroit Lions see several starters return to practice in training camp
Prideofdetroit.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 9:30 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026

The Detroit Lions welcomed back key players to practice on August 15 at their training camp. Cornerback D.J. Reed, center Juice Scruggs, and running back Sione Vaki were among those who returned following injuries. Reed participated fully after recovering from a groin issue, while Scruggs returned after a week off due to a soft tissue injury. Vaki engaged in special teams drills, though he did not take part in team offense work. Other players, including linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez and EDGE Derrick Moore, also saw increased activity. However, several players remained sidelined, including running back Isiah Pacheco and linebacker Jimmy Rolder, who continues rehabilitation on a leg injury. Coach Dan Campbell indicated some injuries sustained in the preseason opener may not be serious but remain monitored for recovery timelines.
- •D.J. Reed returns fully after groin injury.
- •Juice Scruggs back as starting center.
- •Sione Vaki involved in special teams drills.
- •Malcolm Rodriguez returns to second-team defense.
- •Isiah Pacheco and other players remain sidelined.
- 9:30 PMPrideofdetroit.com — Detroit Lions injury news: Several starters return to action - Pride Of Detroit
- 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions injury news: Several starter return to action
"The Detroit Lions got plenty of good injury news in regards to D.J. Reed, Juice Scruggs, and Derrick Moore, among others.
"The Detroit Lions got plenty of good injury news in regards to D.J. Reed, Juice Scruggs, and Derrick Moore, among others.
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External links- Prideofdetroit.comAug 15, 2026, 9:30 PMDetroit Lions injury news: Several starters return to action - Pride Of Detroit
The Detroit Lions got plenty of good injury news in regards to D.J. Reed, Juice Scruggs, and Derrick Moore, among others.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 9:30 PMDetroit Lions injury news: Several starter return to action
The Detroit Lions got plenty of good injury news in regards to D.J. Reed, Juice Scruggs, and Derrick Moore, among others.
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